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Specialist in Commercial Partnerships and Value Chains

UNODCLa Paz, Bolivia
Category | Grade:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:19 Jul 2026Job ID:1784888021269866Posted on:23 Jun 2026
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Overview

International UN Volunteer Specialist supporting UNODC's KOICA-funded coffee value chain project in Los Yungas, Bolivia. Leads commercial partnership development connecting coffee producer organizations with national and international markets, strengthening commercial capacities and post-harvest quality.

Department: UNODC Bolivia - KOICA Coffee Project

Languages

Required: English

Desired: Spanish

Job Functions

  1. Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement
  2. Programme and Project Management

Minimum Experience

Not listed

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Design market-oriented strategy for coffee value chains
  • Negotiate and consolidate commercial alliances with private sector actors
  • Strengthen business and commercial capacities of producer organizations
  • Analyze value chain bottlenecks and improve post-harvest processes
  • Lead visibility and marketing campaigns for regional coffee brand
  • Prepare Terms of Reference for project inputs and services
  • Conduct field missions to Los Yungas to support producer organizations

Requirements

  • Experience developing and managing agricultural value chains, preferably coffee
  • Experience negotiating and managing private sector partnerships
  • Experience implementing commercial and marketing strategies in development contexts

Skills

NegotiationBusiness managementValue chain analysisDigital marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Additional info

  • Duty station La Paz (Hardship Level A, ~3,600m altitude)
  • Frequent field missions to Los Yungas